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Egyptian Elegance

10 Days

• Day 1 - Depart
  Overnight flight to Cairo.
• Day 2 - Arrive Cairo
  On arrival we are met and transferred to our hotel with rooms overlooking the River Nile. Hotel: Conrad.
• Day 3 - Cairo, Aswan
  After breakfast and a detailed pre-tour briefing with your Tour Director, there is no better introduction to Egypt than a visit to the Egyptian Museum! There are mind boggling exhibits from all periods of Egyptian history, but it’s the treasures recovered from Tutankhamun’s tomb that will take your breath away. Then time to visit the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars to try your bargaining skills. This evening attend a magical Sound & Light Show at the world famous Pyramids, which literally illuminates the ancient history of Giza! (BB)
• Day 4 - Aswan, Cruising
  A morning flight across the Egyptian desert takes you to the exotic city of Aswan. There is the option of joining an excursion by air to Abu Simbel to view the fabulous temples carved out of the cliff side by Rameses II and later transported, in an amazing feat of modern engineering, out of the rising waters of Lake Nasser (see page 22 for details). Later, take a ride in a local sailing boat, a felucca, around Kitchener Island, to see Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. Stay on the banks of the Nile in one of Egypt’s most elegant hotels, built in the 19th century by Thomas Cook. As night falls, you are treated to high tea on the terrace of your hotel while enjoying the glowing sunset. Hotel: Old Cataract. (BB)
• Day 5 - Cruising
  Visit the Aswan High Dam and the granite quarries where many of Ancient Egypt’s obelisks were made. See the unfinished obelisk still attached to the granite bedrock, commissioned by Hatshepsut but abandoned due to a large fault line. Take a motorboat across the Nile to the extraordinarily preserved temple complex of Isis on the island of Philae before boarding one of the most stylish and spacious boats in Egypt for your all-inclusive cruise. Set sail for Kom Ombo to see the riverside temple, uniquely dedicated to both the crocodile god, Sobek, and the falcon-headed Horus. Continue cruising and dock overnight at Edfu. Ship: MS Tower Prestige/MS La Boheme. (BB,L,D)
• Day 6 - Cruising
  This morning you visit the well preserved temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon God. Sit back and relax with a cold soft drink, local beer, glass of wine or bottle of water – all included on the cruise. Enjoy the ever-changing scenery as you float downstream to Luxor. On arrival, take a horse & carriage ride to visit the beautiful temple of Luxor. (BB,L,D)
• DAY 7 - Cruising
  Cross the Nile by air-conditioned coach to the West Bank to see the huge Colossi of Memnon, and visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, blending into the cliff face above. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the archeologist Carter unearthed Tutankhamen’s secret tomb. Return to Luxor to visit the immense Karnak temple, dedicated to the sun god Amom. Wander amid the avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns – an unforgettable journey into the world of Ancient Egypt. For your last night on board, don traditional attire for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB,L,HD)
• Day 8 - Luxor
  Disembark your cruise boat this morning and check into your famous hotel. Originally built in 1886 to attract the nobility of Europe, it has been home to Howard Carter, Jane Fonda, King Farouk as well as many other crown princes and princesses. Spend the afternoon at leisure. A visit to the Luxor Museum is just one suggestion. Hotel: Old Winter Palace. (BB)
• Day 9 - Luxor, Cairo
  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo where you are at leisure. Perhaps take an optional excursion to visit the Coptic Museums and hanging church? Hotel: Conrad. (BB)
• Day 10 - Cairo Sightseeing
  Your tour comes to an exciting climax today with a tour of the riches of Giza. First drive to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser; the oldest pyramid in the world, it dates from 2700 BC. Now enjoy a guided tour of Giza where you see the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids with a highlight visit inside one of these extraordinary creations! (BB)
• Day 11 - Return Home
  The tour ends with transfers to Cairo Airport. (BB)

Tour inclusion

• Guided City Tours In depth sightseeing tour, in Cairo. Orientation tours in Luxor and Aswan.

Excursions & Sights

• Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy stunning view over Cairo from the Citadel
• Tour the Egyptian Museum to see treasure from the tomb of Tutankhamun
• Tour the awesome Karnak Temple, returning in the evening for a Sound and Light Show
• Visit the Valleys of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon
• Take a horse drawn Carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu
• Mororboat cruise to visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island
• Visit the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries and see Aswan High Dam
• Sail on a "felucca" around Aswan's Botanical gardens
• Tour the Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo
• Tour Luxor Temple
• Visit the Rameses II statue and alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
• See the Sakkara Step Pyramid
• Camel ride by the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

Five Star Cruising

• Insight's professional multi - lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director accompanies you Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach
• First Class hotel with all service charges, taxes and porterage
• 4 night 5 Star Nile cruise on M.S. Miriam or M.S. Sapphire with cruise boat gratuites included
• Scheduled air travel between Cairo and Luxor
• Services of Insight's Resident Manager in Egypt

Quality Dining and Entertainment

• Egyptian dinner and Galabea Party with entertainment while cruising.
• 11 Buffet breakfasts
• 7 lunches
• 7 special- menu dinners , or buffets,plus bottled water or tea or coffee.

First Class Hotel

• Cairo: Conrad

Airport Transfer

• Cairo transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 13 for passengers who have booked their flights directly with Insight.
• For those passengers who choose to make their own flight arrangements, flight details must be provided to Insight by the Travel agent at least 21 days to the departure date and a fee of US$25 per person round trip must be paid at the time of booking for entitlement to the scheduled transfers.
• Once transfers are booked they may not be changed.